Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-11
CATARRH.

VNHE TERM CATARRH is APPLIED TO A
L peculiar disorder of the nostris and ad-
jacent parts, which prevails to an alarming
extent, and is productive OF very serious
consequences.
The most prominent and characterize j
feature is morbid discharge from the head
varying in its nature at different times.
In some there Is an almost constant flow
purulent or muco-purulent, greenish- yellcw
matter is secreted, which accumulates in
the nostrils or drops into the throat, neces
stating its frequent removal by blowing the
nose or expectoration, and often by both
processes. Sometimes patients feel us
though their head was in state of rotten
ness, so great is the amount of matter dis
charged and SO fetid is it's odor. The pa
tient is greatly annoyed by the constant
dropping into the throat of the morbid
matter from the head, and as recumbent
his rest is frequently disturbed from this
cause Many sufferers are obliged to lie sith
the head very much elevated in order to
sleep with some degree OF comfort.
in others tough, viscid and offensive
phlcgm collects behind and above the soft
palate i'll the passage between the throat and
head, adhering to the parts with gluish tenaI'
ity. Its lodgment embarrasses respiration
and creates sensation of irritation and uu-
easness in the affected locality, which gives
rise to constant and almost irresistible de-
sire to relieve that discomfort by drawing
the mucus into the throat SO as to eioet it by
the mouth. This practice, populariy known
as hawking" is characteristic of catarrh,
and proves us embarrassing to the one af-
fected as it Is disag eeable 10 those around
him. -. s.e.
Again, the offensive matter hardens and
deposits itself on the membrane in the shape
of dry, hard concreti0ns. which are dis
charged by wa.r OF the nostlils or throat I'm
Jumps or fragments of deep green tint In
some cases these incrustations accumulate
to such an extent as to.form regular plug
in the nose, which obstructs breathing and
"A, III, ,r--A
these incrustations adhere to the point of
attachment that their removal usually re-
4uires the most violent efforts: not unfre-
quently they have 10 be torn from the men,
Dthne. Occasionally Il solid cast of notable
size il expelled, ON which there are generally
traces of blood, but in some cases the cast
presents tubular appearance, being of exact
shape OF the nasal cavity. This condition is
indicative OF liberation, which, in time,
may destroy the bony structure of the nose
and produce subsequent f1attening OF that
organ.
Cases are occasionally met with In which
thick, viscid, sliIny secretion coats the
membrane OF the nasal cavities and then
putrefies, giving rise to a stencil which is
really overpowering,. and sufficiently fetid
to poison the atmosphere of whole room;
and there are others in which all the secre.
tions OF the meUbrane are suspended, caus-
ing. an unpleasant feeling OF dryness, heat
aud feyerishness in the hend and nose--a
condition popularly known as DRY
The disease speedily extends to the air
cavities OF the bones OF the forehead and
lace, giving rise to q dist essing sensation OF
heavy weight or compression over the fore
head, especially in the region above and be-
tween the eyes, and to a feeling OF fulness.
neat, irritation, sors ness or pal in the nos
trlls near the root Of the nose, as well as In
The upper part OF the throat, above and be.
hind the soft palate. Sometimes there is
pain obstfnately fixed in some particular
part, as II the temple, on the top of the
orbits, and, occasionally, pain manifests
Itself i'll the face of SO severe character
that 1t is frequently mistaken for neuralgia.
The breath is always tainted, and at times
assumes an exceeding fetid and sickening
odor. In some cases it becomes SO reyclt-
lngly offenslve as to render the sufferer al
OBJECT OF disgust to himself as well as to
The nasal membrane Is thickened and
contested, causing the nose to be stopped up,
sometimes on one side, sometimes on the
9iiner, 3i1s, ana often on beth. giving rise. to a
disagfeeable, stutfy sensation III the head,
anu occasioning violent and prolonged
paroXysms of sneezing.
The voice is weak, lndistinct and husky,
shifting quality. Oftentimes there is a con-
tlnuous hoarscness and discordance. There
is also sense OF irritation in the part,
ana an frequent attempts to clear the throat of
phlegm, producing the sound Them" more
or less forclbly In some cases patients
complain of an uncomfortable feeling OF
luliness or choky sensation in the throat
ana IN others OF distressing and almost
constant dryness, for the temporary relief OF
Whlch they have to swallow frequently.
others; again, speak OF a constant bad or
hamseolls 1,,s taste In the mouth OF throat.
III me stomach generally suffers more or less
tte Is capr1cious and nearly always bad in
the morning. The patient is languid, unable
70 tpp perform nni mental or physical labor with
tne usual FACILITY, is nervous, depressed in
times ir1id ooif tod
Inc. lnciimed 10 dIowsiness and sleep, the mem
ory weakened and permanent impairment
seriously threatened.
me mucous membrane soon becomes
morbidly sensitive to unfayorable infu-
ences, and in spite of the utmost care be.
comes ahected from the slightest causes, SO
laat Ia al last breath of wind upon the lining
OF the nose or throat becomes productive q
cola, and gives rise to serious disturbances
OF the respiratory organs. Thus the patient
is subject to frequent and repeated colds,
each f,s attack aggrayating the disease by Civ.
extent OF surface than its predecessor. In
this manner the difficulty spreads from or
gan to organ, invading the threat, larnyx,
snd urber and nsSs until
the finer qualifications of the bronchi, when
put slight impulse is required to send 1t to
!. aae as II lungs. Catarrh may, and often does,
ahect other organs in the body, especially
those contain ng mucous membrane, such
as the stomach, bowels, kidneys, etc.
by the employment OF proper inhalatIons
IN the form of medicated vapor mot steam
or spray) we are able to produce immediate
ana direct action upon the diseased surface
In the pharynx and nasal passages, for air
Will find its way into the most remote and
intricate cavities where 1t is utterly impos.
sible to make fluid applications. BY these
means every case can be cured.
Persons desiring treatment by this system
OF practice can use the remedy at home as
well as at our Office, and which will cause
no Inconvenience or hindrance to business
have seen so many of these cases cured
that do not consider any case hopeless nm
less the disease has advanced to the chest
and that both lungs are seriously involved
Even then the inhalations aid MS in die.
solving the mucus and in contracting snn
healing the cavities, which nothing else can
40 with the same success The very best
references from those already cured.